Energy Review

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. For example, a moving car has kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

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A moving car.

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Give an example of potential energy.

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A ball at the top of a hill.

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What kind of energy does a moving skateboard have?

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Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a trumpet use to make music?

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Sound energy.

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Which of the following is a form of energy: Speed, Heat, Weight, Pressure?

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Heat.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.